Marketing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At Ferraro Foods, our Marketing team helps bring our brands, products, and sales initiatives to life. Through events, digital marketing, strategic campaigns, and cross-functional collaboration, we create the tools and experiences that support our customers, suppliers, and sales teams across the food industry.

We're looking for a Marketing Specialist who is organized, creative, detail-oriented, and thrives managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Manage marketing projects from concept through completion, ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on track
• Coordinate cross-functional marketing initiatives with Sales, Category Management, Brand, and external partners
• Support planning and execution of company events, including Sales Meetings (GSMs), Food Shows, and Supplier Forums
• Build and maintain marketing calendars for campaigns, social media, events, and promotional activities
• Coordinate the development of marketing collateral, including newsletters, presentations, sales materials, and other branded communications
• Build and maintain the social media content calendar while tracking engagement and campaign performance
• Manage the Ferraro Shop promotional calendar, banners, and e-commerce marketing activities
• Track supplier marketing commitments and coordinate vendor participation for company events
• Conduct competitive market research by monitoring products, pricing, trends, promotions, and competitor activity
• Track marketing campaign performance and provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Collaborate across departments to ensure projects align with company objectives and brand standards
• Support additional marketing initiatives and special projects as assigned

The Ingredients for Success

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 2-5 years of marketing experience
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing presentations and marketing communications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret marketing performance metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated with strong follow-up and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency with Canva
• Experience with social media management platforms
• Experience using project management software such as Asana, Monday.com, or Wrike
• Experience planning and coordinating marketing events, trade shows, or supplier events

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Help bring innovative marketing campaigns and events to life for one of the nation's leading foodservice distributors
• Collaborate with Sales, Category Management, Brand, and cross-functional teams across the organization
• Play a key role in supporting product launches, supplier partnerships, and company initiatives
• Work on a variety of projects where your creativity, organization, and ideas make a visible impact
• Grow your marketing career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

The Details

• Department: Brand Management
• Reports To: Director of Brand Management
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000, salary commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, and additional voluntary benefit offerings.

Apply today and help bring Ferraro Foods' brands, products, and marketing initiatives to life!

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Ferraro Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM